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| Names | |
|---|---|
| Other names Cellulose, hydroxyethyl ether; Hydroxyethylcellulose; 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose; Hyetellose; Natrosol; Cellosize | |
| Identifiers | |
| ChEBI | |
| ChemSpider |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.116.562 |
| E number | E1525(additional chemicals) |
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| Properties | |
| variable | |
| Molar mass | variable |
| Melting point | 140 °C (284 °F; 413 K) |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is agelling and thickening agent derived fromcellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products.[1]Hydroxyethyl cellulose andmethyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. This process is known ashydrophilization.[2]
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is also used extensively in the oil and gas industry as a drilling mud additive under the name HEC as well in industrial applications, paint and coatings, ceramics, adhesives, emulsion polymerization, inks, construction, welding rods, pencils and joint fillers.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose can be one of the main ingredients in water-basedpersonal lubricants. It is also a key ingredient in the formation of large bubbles as it possesses the ability todissolve in water but also provide structural strength to thesoap bubble. Among other similar chemicals, it is often used asslime (andgunge, in the UK).
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a commonly used thickener in paint & coating formulations. HEC thickeners are used in paint & coating formulations to increase the viscosity of the paint and to improve its flow and leveling properties.[3]
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